Conservative women's group knocked for giving 'Working for Women' award to Pence
Source: The Washington Post
By Vanessa Williams March 22 at 6:01 AM
The Independent Women’s Forum, a conservative think tank, has drawn fire on social media and from some progressive commentators for its decision to give its inaugural “Working for Women” award to Vice President Pence.
As governor of Indiana, Pence signed into law some of the country’s strictest antiabortion measures, and as a member of Congress, he repeatedly voted against federal equal-pay bills. He also drew national attention to his state over a religious-freedom law that many interpreted as anti-gay, leading to a backlash among major corporations and some prominent Republicans.
Pence is scheduled to receive the award Wednesday evening at a reception in Washington. A news release said the award “recognizes an individual who values free markets, works to create a more dynamic and innovative work world, and celebrates the valuable contributions women make to society.”
The reception, in honor of Women’s History Month, will also recognize 20 members of Congress who support the free-market policies that the Independent Women’s Forum argues will better help women take care of themselves and their families.
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Pence would love for "Handmaidens Tale" to be a documentary.
